Do you find yourself with more scraps than you know what to do with? Well, in this tutorial we are going to be making use of some of those fabric scraps with a fun and practical quilt-as-you-go sewing project. And the best part? You don’t need a pattern for this one - just your creativity and a handful of scraps. This project is perfect for quilters of all levels from … [Read more...] about Quilt-as-You-Go Scrap Buster Placemat Tutorial
Scrap Projects
A Quick Sewing Project From Scraps of Fabric
Like most quilters we have a mountain of scraps that we just can't bear to part with. You know how it is, this piece is pretty, this bit goes with that bit and on and on it goes. And even though every now and then we take a pile to the local op shop, we still have plenty on hand. You see nothing goes to waste. We break down our scraps into size, some are big enough for … [Read more...] about A Quick Sewing Project From Scraps of Fabric
Quilt As You Go Block #2 – TUTORIAL
Here is another quick and easy to make 'quilt as you go' block and it is the second in our series of QAYG blocks. (You can find the first QAYG block here.) I really love playing around with my scrap fabric to see what I can make. You can make an assortment of different types and sew them all together into a quilt or you can sew them into table runners and cushion covers. … [Read more...] about Quilt As You Go Block #2 – TUTORIAL
Quilt as You Go Quilt Block #1 – String Quilt Block
Often when you have strips of fabric leftover it can become a bit of an issue as to what to do with them. We have a number of different ways of using up left over fabric including crumb quilting and string quilt blocks. These can be done in two ways. You can sew the strips onto batting, join the strips together and then add your backing or you can do what we are going to do … [Read more...] about Quilt as You Go Quilt Block #1 – String Quilt Block
Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
I just love these journals. They are great to pop into your bag for shopping lists, to do doodling while your out and about or just jotting down reflections on your day as you sit in a cafe enjoying a coffee. And they make great gifts for family and friends. They are great scrap busters as you can use odd bits of fabric left over from other projects. When making them as gift … [Read more...] about Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
10 Ways to Use Up Your Fabric Scraps – Easy Projects
SCRAPS - yes we all have them. In fact it's a given that if you are a quilter you are quickly going to build up a scrap stash. I don't know about you but we aren't like those brave souls who can just toss their fabric scraps in the bin. We keep every tiny little scrap because you never know when you might just need that teeny tiny piece of fabric to fill in a spot. So we have a … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Use Up Your Fabric Scraps – Easy Projects
How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Once you have made the blocks for your string quilt, you are ready to sew the blocks together. You can refer to our post on ‘How to Make a String Quilt Block’ for Part 1 of this tutorial if you haven’t made your blocks yet. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest … [Read more...] about How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Crumb Quilt Technique Tutorial – Crumb Quilting
You might also be interested in some other ways to use up your fabric scraps... If you are anything like us, you probably have loads of small scraps of fabric that you just don't know what to do with. You don't want to toss them out but they are too small to actually do anything with. That's where the crumb quilt technique comes into play. With this technique you can use … [Read more...] about Crumb Quilt Technique Tutorial – Crumb Quilting
The Scrappy Stash Jelly Roll Race Quilt Variation
What do you do with all those pretty left over pieces of fabric from your projects that you just can't part with? I have made bags, runners, and all manner of other projects with my scrap stash, and finally, I decided to make a variation on the Jelly Roll Race quilt using my scraps. I'm delighted with how it turned out. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the … [Read more...] about The Scrappy Stash Jelly Roll Race Quilt Variation
Scrap Buster – Needle Holder Tutorial – Sewing Project
For our latest tutorial, we wanted a quick and easy project and this needle holder fits the bill perfectly. It uses just a few scraps of fabric and some batting and it can be whipped up in no time at all. We made the basic version in our tutorial but you can embellish this in so many different ways to make it your own. They make great little gifts for your quilting and … [Read more...] about Scrap Buster – Needle Holder Tutorial – Sewing Project